Phone: 866.965.7272

Email: JDuck@Cara-Now.org

Jeremy Duckworth, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance (CARA), is experienced in economic development, workforce development, and retail recruiting. He previously served as Chairman of the Fairfield Business Alliance and Executive Director of the Western Communities Redevelopment Alliance. A graduate of Auburn University’s Intensive Economic Development Course, Jeremy is committed to increasing the capacity of micro-businesses, small businesses, and economically challenged rural and urban municipalities. He focuses on removing barriers to capital—financial, social, and human—to build long-term economic viability. His passion for economic development is rooted in a legacy of generational investment, beginning with his great-grandfather. Jeremy is especially dedicated to capacity building and forming strategic partnerships that support the sustainability of stressed communities. Originally from a small town in Mississippi, he now resides in the Birmingham Metro area with his wife and three children. His work has earned widespread recognition, including: • 2025 Navigator’s Choice Award by Network Navigator • Birmingham Business Journal’s 2023 Top 40 Under 40 • Birmingham Business Journal’s People to Watch (2021 & 2023) • Inaugural Community First Hero Award (2022) Jeremy is a member of Leadership Birmingham’s Class of 2023, serves on its Membership Council, and is part of Leadership Vestavia Hills’ Class of 2025. He also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Advisory Board for the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs. These accomplishments reflect the collective vision Jeremy shares with CARA Co-Founder Frank Woodson and their dedicated team, who work daily to drive small business acceleration and economic revitalization across Alabama.